The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)

€ 22,400
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10) Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
€ 26,500
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe is 0.4 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
70.2
80.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
70.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.6 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
103.9
168
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
168 in
Length
167.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3018 lb
Curb Weight
2985 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.09 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)

General

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D4164T
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
108 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.17 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
27.94 lb/hp
20.17 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
52 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
41 mpg
city
47 mpg
62 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
718 mi
Range
758 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
758 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
92.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
84.3 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft